Minister Hermione Granger
Hermione Granger a.k.a The Brightest Witch of Her Age
Biographical information
Full Name
Hermione Jean GrangerNickname(s)
- Hermy (by Grawp)
- Mione (by Harry and Ron)
- Filthy Little Mudblood (by Draco and the Death Eaters)
- Herm-own-ninny (by Viktor Krum)
- Miss Grant (by Cuthbert Binns)
- Little Miss Perfect (by Rita Skeeter)
- Insufferable know-it-all (by Snape)
- Miss Granger (by professors)
- Mrs. Weasley (by non-family members)
Date of Birth
19 September 1979, England, Great Britain
Blood status
Muggle-born
Marital status
Married (after 1998)
Nationality
English
Also known as
- The Brightest Witch of Her Age
- Insufferable Know-It-All
- Harry Potter (under the disguise of Polyjuice Potion)
- Mafalda Hopkirk (under the disguise of Polyjuice Potion)
- Bellatrix Lestrange (under the disguise of Polyjuice Potion)
- Penelope Clearwater (false name provided to Snatchers)
- The Girl Who Knows
- Minister Granger (in 2019)
Title(s)
- Perfect
- Deputy Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement
- Senior Minister
- Minister for Magic (as of 2019)
Physical information
Species
Human
Gender
Female
Height
5'5"
Weight
118 lbs
Hair Color
Brown
Eye colour
Brown
Skin colour
Pale
Family information
Children
- Rose "Rosie" Granger Weasley-Malfoy (eldest daughter)
- Hugo Granger Weasley (youngest son)
Parents
- Mr. Granger (Muggle father)
- Mrs. Granger (Muggle mother)
In-laws
- Scorpius Malfoy (son-in-law)
- Sophia Weasley (daughter-in-law)
- Arthur Weasley (father-in-law)
- Molly Prewett-Weasley (mother-in-law)
- William Arthur "Bill" Weasley (brother-in-law)
- Charles "Charlie" Weasley (brother-in-law)
- Percy Ignatius "Perce" Weasley (brother-in-law)
- Fredrick Gideon "Fred" Weasley I † (brother-in-law)
- George Fabian Weasley (brother-in-law)
- Ginevra Molly "Ginny" Weasley-Potter (sister-in-law)
- Fleur Delacour-Weasley (sister-in-law by marriage)
- Audrey Weasley (sister-in-law by marriage)
- Angelina Johnson-Weasley (sister-in-law by marriage)
- Harry James Potter (brother-in-law by marriage)
- Gideon Prewett † (unce-in-law)
- Fabian Prewett † (uncle-in-law)
- Bilius Weasley † (uncle-in-law)
- Unnamed uncle-in-law (via Arthur Weasley)
- Unnamed cousin-in-law (via Arthur Weasley)
- Mafalda Prewett (cousin-in-law)
- Ignatius Prewett † (great-uncle-in-law)
- Lucretia Black-Prewett † (great-aunt-in-law by marriage)
- Septimus Weasley † (grandfather-in-law)
- Cedrella Black-Weasley † (grandmother-in-law by marriage)
- Muriel Prewett (great-great-aunt-in-law)
Nieces/Nephews
- Victoire Weasley-Lupin (niece by marriage)
- Dominique Weasley (niece by marriage)
- Louis Weasley (nephew by marriage)
- Molly Weasley II (niece by marriage)
- Lucy Weasley (niece by marriage)
- Fred Weasley II (nephew by marriage)
- Roxanne Weasley (niece by marriage)
- James Sirius Potter II (nephew by marriage)
- Albus Severus Potter (nephew by marriage)
- Lily Luna Potter II (niece by marriage)
Grandchildren
- Draco Malfoy II (grandson)
- Hermione Astoria Malfoy (granddaughter)
Ancestors
- Hector Dagworth-Granger † (distant ancestor)
- Dagworth family † (distant ancestors)
- Dagworth-Granger family † (distant ancestors)
Descendants
- Granger-Weasley family (descendants)
- Weasley-Malfoy family (descendants)
Animal
Crookshanks (cat)
Relationships
Allies/Friends
- Harry Potter (best friend/brother figure)
- Ron Weasley (best friend/love interest)
- Prof. Albus Dumbledore † (her former headmaster and professor)
- Rubeus Hagrid (closest friend)
- Prof. Minerva McGonagall (her former professor)
- Prof. Neville Longbottom
- Crookshanks
- Fred Weasley I †
- George Weasley
- Ginny Weasley
- Percy Weasley
- Alastor "Mad-Eye" Moody †
- Prof. Remus Lupin † (her former professor)
- Prof. Severus Snape † (her former professor)
- Sirius Black † (former enemy, turned out to be an innocent one)
- Luna Lovegood (closest friend)
- Buckbeak
- Cho Chang
- Viktor Krum (former date and crush)
- Molly Weasley
- Arthur Weasley
- Bill Weasley
- Prof. Filius Flitwick (her former professor)
- Poppy Pomfrey
- Prof. Pomona Sprout (her former professor)
- Prof. Horace Slughorn (her former professor)
- Dobby † (died by saving them)
- Kreacher
- Winky
- Dean Thomas
- Seamus Finnigan
- Lavender Brown † (former rival)
- Parvati Patil
- Gilderoy Lockhart (former idol)
- All House Elves (on her side)
- Order of the Phoenix
- British Ministry of Magic
- Scorpius Malfoy
- Draco Malfoy
Romances
- Gilderoy Lockhart (former crush in 2nd year)
- Viktor Krum (ex-fling)
- Cormac McLaggen (former date at Slug Club party)
- Ronald "Ron" Weasley (husband)
Enemies
- Tom Riddle a.k.a Lord Voldemort † (archenemy; wanted to kill them and rule the wizarding world, but was killed by his own killing curse, which backfired on him)
- Bellatrix Black-Lestrange † (tortured her when she was in the manor, but was killed by Molly Weasley in the Battle of Hogwarts)
- Prof. Severus Snape † (formerly, thought he was a traitor but wasn't)
- Lavender "Lav" Brown † (formerly; did use a love potion on Ron once. She was savaged by werewolf Fenrir Greyback and died of her injuries in the battle)
- Draco Malfoy (formerly enemy, former bully)
- Pansy Parkinson (despises her)
- Prof. Dolores Umbridge (despises her but was put in Azkaban for crimes against Muggles)
- Lucius Malfoy (despises him)
- Narcissa Malfoy (formerly)
- Fenrir Greyback †
- Scabior † (while duelling with Neville, the bridge collapsed and he fell to his death)
- Antonin Dolohov † (he was defeated by Filius Flitwick)
- Corban Yaxley (worked for Voldemort and later Umbridge, but was captured and sent back to Azkaban for his crimes)
- Vincent Crabbe † (aimed to kill Harry but was killed later on by his own conjured Fiendfyre)
- Gregory Goyle
- Peter Pettigrew † (his silver hand strangled him to death, what Voldemort gave him)
- Walden Macnair (worked for Voldemort and later Umbridge, but was recaptured and sent back to Azkaban for his crimes)
- Thorfinn Rowle †
- Barty Crouch Jr. † (disguised himself as Moody but was given the Dementor's kiss by a Dementor later on)
- Nagini † (tried to kill her and Ron but was killed by Neville with a Gryffindor sword)
- The Serpent of Slytherin † (tried to kill Harry but was killed by Harry with a Gryffindor sword)
- Argus Filch (only when he worked for Umbridge)
- Cornelius Fudge (possibly)
- Griphook † (betrayed them but was killed by Bellatrix)
- Rita Skeeter (spreads too many invented rumors about nothing)
- Dementors (worked for Voldemort)
- Death Eaters (archenemies, killing innocent people by Voldemort's orders)
- British Ministry of Magic (Death Eater-controlled and, during Fudge's final period of administration, formerly)
- Snatchers (worked for Voldemort, but after they were either killed in battle, sent to Azkaban, or fled the country after the fall of the Dark Lord)
- Delphini (discovered as Voldemort's daughter and almost killed her nephew and family. She was sent to Azkaban for her crimes.)
Magical characteristics
Powers/skills
- Magical aptitude
- Wandless/Non-verbal magic
- Duelling
- Defense against the Dark Arts
- Charms (As well as Dark Charms)
- Potioneer
- Transguration
- Apparition
- Dark Arts
- Study of Ancient Runes
- Herbology
- Arithmancy
- Logical thinking and intelligence
- Muggle Studies
- Astronomy
- Time-Turner
- Wand
- Spellbooks
- Charmed Handbag
Hobby
- Reading books
- Studying and preparing herself for any obstacle
- Helping Harry, Ron, and Neville with their problems, like homework
- Sleeping
- Hanging out with her friends
Goals
- Help Harry defeat Lord Voldemort
- Win the Second Wizarding War and defeat the Death Eaters (both succeeded)
- Find the Deathly Hallows (succeeded; though Harry found them all)
- Find and destroy all the Horcruxes
- Finish her final year at Hogwarts
- Become the Minister for Magic (all succeeded)
Fears
- Losing her family
- Failure (conquered)
- Rejection (conquered)
Desires
A normal life
Boggart
- Losing her loved ones
- Failure (first one, conquered)
Wand
- 10¾", Vine, dragon heartstring
- 12¾", Walnut, dragon heartstring (temporarily)
Patronus
Otter
Affiliation
Occupation
- Student and Prefect at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (formerly)
- House Gryffindor Member (formerly)
- Dumbledore's Army Member (formerly)
- Slug Club Member (formerly)
- Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures (formerly)
- Deputy Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement (formerly)
- Minister for Magic (2019 - currently)
House
Gryffindor
Loyalty
- Dagworth family (distant)
- Dagworth-Granger family (distant)
- Granger family
- Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (1991 - 1998)
- Gryffindor
- Golden Trio
- Slug Club (1996 - 1998)
- Dumbledore's Army (1995 - 1998)
- S.P.E.W. (1995 - 1998)
- House of Weasley (in-laws)
- Albus Dumbledore †
- Order of the Phoenix (1995 - present)
- British Ministry of Magic
- Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures (formerly)
- Department of Magical Law Enforcement (formerly)
- Granger-Weasley family
- Potter family
Minister Hermione Jean Weasley (née Granger) is one of the main characters from the Harry Potter series. She is Ron Weasley's love interest and future wife. Hermione is a former student at Hogwarts and is best friends with Harry and Ron.
Although it is never outright said, Hermione and Ron had crushes on each other throughout the entire series. However, at first, neither of them would admit their feelings for the other. Not even to themselves. However, there have been many hints that their romantic feelings for each other do exist. For instance, in the second book, Ron appears to be jealous of Hermione's crush on the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, Gilderoy Lockhart. Ron also becomes infuriated when Hermione goes to the Yule Ball with Viktor Krum during the fourth book. In turn, Hermione was a little jealous of Ron's crush on Fleur Delacour. In their fifth year, Hermione kissed Ron on the cheek before the Quidditch Tournament, to which he reacted by being "puzzled" and touching the spot where she kissed him. In their sixth year, the two get into a huge fight, with Ron jealous of Hermione's relationship with Cormac McLaggen, and Hermione jealous of Ron's relationship with Lavender Brown.
However, that summer, Hermione and Ron began to get very close to each other, and "sort of" together, according to Harry. They danced at Bill and Fleur's wedding, and started acting much nicer to each other. During their hunt for the Horcruxes, Harry gave plenty of time to be alone with each other. Ron comforted Hermione several times by putting his arm around her, and Harry believed that they might have fallen asleep holding hands. Hermione was distraught when Ron temporarily left her and Harry, crying often, and she was absolutely furious with him when he returned. Through a vision caused by the locket Horcrux, it was also revealed that one of Ron's deepest fears was that Hermione preferred Harry to him.
The two eventually make up, and during the Battle of Hogwarts, they go to the Chamber of Secrets to get a Basilisk's kiss (although this is only shown in the movie). The two most likely continued their relationship after Voldemort's defeat. In the epilogue of the final chapter of the series, Hermione and Ron are married and have two kids, Rose and Hugo.
Hogwarts years (1991–1997)
Terry Boot: "How come you're not in Ravenclaw? With brains like yours?"
Hermione: "Well, the Sorting Hat did seriously consider putting me in Ravenclaw during my Sorting, but it decided on Gryffindor in the end."
— Hermione's use of the advanced Protean Charm
Hermione enjoyed her years as a pupil at Hogwarts and took assignments, classes, and school rules very seriously. She was often described as brilliant, to the point of being said to be 'the brightest witch of her age'. Her favorite subject was initially Charms, and later Arithmancy. Given her keen mind, some students — such as Terry Boot — wondered why Hermione was Sorted into Gryffindor rather than Ravenclaw, and she admitted that the Sorting Hat did consider putting her in Ravenclaw. It is likely that the Sorting Hat ultimately put her in Gryffindor after stalling for about 4 minutes because Hermione chose to be in it, just like Harry chose to not be in Slytherin; this is reinforced by how, on the train earlier, she stated that 'Gryffindor... sounds by far the best.'
She later proved her rightful place in Gryffindor with her steadfast bravery and loyalty to her friends, Hogwarts, and Dumbledore's Army. After being sorted into Gryffindor, Hermione shared a dormitory with Lavender Brown, Parvati Patil, Fay Dunbar, and an unnamed ginger-haired girl.
In spite of always wanting to follow the school rules, after Hermione became friends with Harry and Ron, she would disobey the rules along with them to successfully complete their group affairs. For example, she went with Ron and Harry into the third-floor corridor in their first year, which students were temporarily forbidden from entering, to save the Philosopher's Stone; she assisted in creating the Polyjuice Potion in their second year; and although Harry was the one who taught Dumbledore's Army in their fifth year, she was the one who came up with the idea.
First year
Meeting Harry and Ron
Hermione Granger: "Has anyone seen a toad? Neville's lost one."
Ron Weasley: "We've already told him we haven't seen it."
Hermione Granger: "Oh, are you doing magic? Let's see it, then."
— Hermione's first interaction with Harry Potter and Ron Weasley
Hermione was a couple of weeks away from turning twelve when she boarded the Hogwarts Express in 1991, where she met Harry Potter and Ron Weasley while helping Neville Longbottom find his pet toad, Trevor. Hermione demonstrated knowledge and talent with magic beyond most of those her age, despite having only recently discovered that she was a witch. She wished to be a Gryffindor or a Ravenclaw, and her wish was granted, considering she did get sorted into Gryffindor.
Hermione soon proved to be the best in all her classes, eager to please the professors and to help others learn, albeit in a bossy way that made it difficult for her to make friends. Although she was a know-it-all, Hermione did often help Neville Longbottom, who struggled in most classes other than Herbology.
Hermione strictly followed all school rules and tried to prevent other students from breaking rules and getting into trouble. On one night, she followed Harry and Ron as they were leaving Gryffindor Tower to duel Draco Malfoy. They were chased by Argus Filch, acting on a tipoff by Malfoy, into the third-floor corridor — forbidden to students — where they came face-to-face with Fluffy, a three-headed dog belonging to Hagrid. Later on, she argued that her spying was to their benefit when she pointed out the dog had been standing on a trapdoor, which neither Harry nor Ron had noticed.
Battle of Hogwarts
Harry Potter: "Oi! There's a war going on here!"
Ron Weasley: "I know, mate, so it's now or never, isn't it?"
— Hermione and Ron share a passionate kiss during the final battle
Soon after reuniting with Harry, Ron expressed concern for the house-elves in the Hogwarts kitchens, prompting Hermione to kiss him for the very first time. Ron responded with great enthusiasm, but they quickly broke apart when Harry reminded them of their objective.
The trio then entered the Room of Requirement in search of Rowena Ravenclaw's Diadem, but were ambushed by Draco Malfoy, Gregory Goyle, and Vincent Crabbe. Hermione dodged a Killing Curse and managed to stun Goyle, and then she and Ron dragged him out of the room on a broomstick as it went up in flames due to Crabbe's cursed Fiendfyre, which also destroyed the Horcrux. Harry rescued Draco, but Crabbe was killed by his creation.
Harry, Hermione, and Ron then witnessed the death of Fred Weasley, which devastated them all. Despite their grief, the trio continued with the effort to track down Nagini, the last Horcrux (that they knew of). On their way, Hermione incapacitated two Death Eaters who were pursuing her, Harry, and Ron, and blasted Fenrir Greyback away from an injured Lavender Brown. Lavender, unfortunately, still tragically died afterward from her injuries.
The trio was swarmed by Dementors, and all had difficulty summoning their Patronuses because of the horror of their recent experiences, but Luna, Ernie Macmillan, and Seamus Finnigan came to their assistance. Under Harry's Invisibility Cloak, the three made their way to the Shrieking Shack, where they witnessed Voldemort have Nagini kill Severus Snape, as he had (ultimately incorrectly) assumed that the Elder Wand's loyalty lay with Snape.
During the brief pause in fighting, when Voldemort issued an ultimatum to Harry, Hermione comforted Ginny Weasley over Fred's death. When Voldemort and his army approached with a supposedly dead Harry, Hermione screamed in horror and denial.
The Battle of Hogwarts soon resumed, and Hermione fought Bellatrix Lestrange alongside Ginny and Luna, despite being hindered by using Bellatrix's own wand against her. When Bellatrix nearly killed Ginny, Molly Weasley took over the fight and killed Bellatrix. Hermione witnessed Harry's final defeat of Lord Voldemort, and she and Ron reached him first, overjoyed. Hermione survived the battle relatively unscathed, only suffering minor injuries and burns she received from entering the Lestranges' Vault shortly before the battle.
Relationships
Family:
Parents
Harry Potter: "I thought you were skiing with your mum and dad."
Hermione: "Well, to tell you the truth, skiing's not my thing. So I've come for Christmas... Anyway, Mum and Dad are a bit disappointed, but I've told them that everyone serious about the exams is staying at Hogwarts to study. They want me to do well; they'll understand."
— Hermione tells Harry Potter about changing her plans for the 1995 Christmas holidays
"Assuming I survive our hunt for the Horcruxes, I'll find Mum and Dad and lift the enchantment. If I don't... well, I think I've cast a good enough charm to keep them safe and happy. Wendell and Monica Wilkins don't know that they've got a daughter, you see."
— Hermione on her parents' memory modification
To protect them during the height of the war, Hermione modified her parents' memories in 1997 to make them believe they were entirely different people, and they left the country. After the war, she found them in Australia and restored their memories.
Husband and Children
Ron Weasley (best friend/husband)
Ron and Hermione's relationship was the quintessential "slow burn", evolving from initial friction into a deep, enduring partnership. In their early years, their dynamic was characterized by frequent bickering and stark differences – Hermione, the studious, rule-abiding intellectual, and Ron, the impulsive, often insecure, but fiercely loyal friend. Beneath the surface, however, a simmering affection grew, often manifesting as unacknowledged jealousy over others' attention, such as Viktor Krum for Hermione or Lavender Brown for Ron. This "will-they-won't-they" tension became a central thread, fueled by their immaturity and inability to articulate their deepening feelings. It was during the arduous Horcrux hunt, stripped of the comfort of Hogwarts and facing life-or-death challenges, that their bond solidified. Their shared vulnerability, reliance on each other, and Ron's eventual return after his brief departure paved the way for the long-awaited kiss amidst the chaos of the Battle of Hogwarts. Ultimately, their relationship was built on a foundation of unwavering friendship, mutual respect, and a complementary balance of their strengths and weaknesses, proving that a genuine connection truly blossoms from deep understanding and shared experience.
Rose Granger Weasley
Rose was her and Ron's firstborn child.
Her daughter started her first year at Hogwarts in 2017, along with her cousin, Albus. Ron stated that Rose had inherited her mother's brains. Hermione was probably very close to Rose because she was also described as smart, yet not a complete know-it-all.
Hugo Granger Weasley
She was an incredibly supportive yet firm presence in Hugo's academic life, encouraging his intellectual curiosity, helping him with homework, and ensuring he was well-prepared for his magical education at Hogwarts, perhaps even being a bit of a stickler for neatness and organization. However, unlike his perhaps more academically driven older sister, Rose, Hugo seems to inherit some of Ron's more relaxed and humorous traits; Hermione, while valuing intelligence, would undoubtedly embrace and cherish Hugo's personality, fostering his strengths, whether they lay in academics, Quidditch, or simply a good joke. Their relationship would therefore likely be built on a foundation of deep love, practical guidance, and a mutual respect for their distinct personalities, with Hermione providing a grounded, nurturing, and intellectually stimulating environment for her son.
Nieces and nephews
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As four of Ron Weasley's five surviving siblings were married by 2017, Hermione had quite a few nieces and nephews through her husband: Harry and Ginny had three children (James, Albus and Lily), as did Bill and Fleur (Victoire, Dominique and Louis), while George and Angelina Johnson had a son and a daughter (Fred and Roxanne), and Percy Weasley had two daughters (Molly and Lucy) with his wife, Audrey. Victoire Weasley, one of Fleur and Bill's daughters, was seen kissing Teddy Lupin at King's Cross Station by James Potter, Hermione's nephew and godson. Hermione visited them all on many occasions. It can be assumed that she was closest to Harry's children.
In-laws
Molly and Arthur Weasley (parents-in-law)
Arthur Weasley was fascinated by the Muggle world and thus Hermione's background, and even invited Hermione's parents for a drink upon first meeting them. Molly Weasley was fond of Hermione, though she treated her coldly for a brief time after Rita Skeeter printed lies about Hermione toying with the hearts of Harry Potter and Viktor Krum, much to Hermione's bewilderment. After Harry explained that the stories were false, Mrs Weasley once again warmed up to Hermione.
Fred and George Weasley (brothers-in-law)
Fred Weasley: "An Age Line! Well, that should be fooled by an Aging Potion, shouldn't it? And once your name's in that goblet, you're laughing — it can't tell whether you're seventeen or not!"
Hermione Granger: "But I don't think anyone under seventeen will stand a chance. We just haven't learned enough ..."
Fred Weasley: "Speak for yourself."
— Hermione and Fred disagreeing over the Goblet of Fire's Age Line
Fred and George Weasley seemed to regard Hermione and Harry almost like other younger siblings, teasing them as well as being protective of them. When Draco Malfoy called Hermione a 'Mudblood' in 1992, the twins were outraged and attempted to attack him.[4] Although Hermione disapproved of some of their antics, trying to use her status as a prefect to keep them in line, she still got on well with them. Hermione once argued with them that the Aging Potion they planned on using to trick the age line protecting the Goblet of Fire wouldn't work because Dumbledore would have already thought of a foolish aging potion. They didn't listen and tried to cross the line, which resulted in them being thrown back and growing long, white beards. The only time she was notably angry with them was when they tested out their Skiving Snackboxes on unsuspecting first-year students; though the twins initially scoffed at her concerns and her ability to make them stop, they backed down when she threatened to tell their mother.
However, Hermione still admired the cleverness and creativity of their spell work, once remarking that they could do some 'extraordinary magic,' which Fred was flattered enough by to offer Hermione material from their joke shop free of charge. Fred and George also tried to get Hermione to relax, joking around with her about things such as their late uncle Bilius's penchant for making mischief at weddings. Hermione was devastated when Fred was killed during the Battle of Hogwarts. Hermione was not as close to the other Weasley siblings, though she was invited to Bill's wedding to Fleur Delacour in 1997.
With her marriage to Ron, Hermione became a part of the Weasley family herself.
Ginny Weasley (best friend/sister-in-law)
Ginny is one of Hermione's female best friends and someone she sees as a younger sister. They were only acquaintances throughout the first three novels; however, when Hermione was staying over at the Weasleys' house in the fourth book, Ginny and Hermione grew close with one another. The latter recognized Ginny’s feelings for Harry, and Hermione gave her advice on how to win his heart by showing interest in other boys and making him jealous. This plan would eventually work and lead Ginny and Harry to date and later marry each other. They also kept well-hidden secrets between each other; Ginny was also the only one whom Hermione told about being asked to the Yule Ball by Viktor Krum, and in the sixth novel, Hermione was the only one aware of Ginny practicing her flying for Quidditch.
They would eventually become sisters-in-law when Hermione married Ginny's brother, Ron.
Fleur Delacour (sister-in-law)
Fleur and Hermione initially did not get along in the books due to Hermione believing her to be uptight. During the sixth novel, Hermione did not like staying in the Burrow over the summer, growing tired of Fleur's somewhat stuck-up attitude.
Bill Weasley (brother-in-law)
Bill Weasley and Hermione Granger didn't share a particularly close or extensively detailed relationship, but their connection was primarily forged through Hermione's deep integration into the Weasley family. As Ron's closest friend and later partner, Hermione became an honorary Weasley, frequently spending time at The Burrow, where Bill, the eldest brother, was often present. Their interactions, while not numerous, would have been characterized by mutual respect; Hermione would undoubtedly have admired Bill's intelligence, courage as a curse-breaker, and dedication to the Order of the Phoenix, while Bill, in turn, would have recognized Hermione's exceptional intellect and loyalty. Their most significant shared period was arguably during the events of Deathly Hallows, when Shell Cottage, Bill and Fleur's home, became a crucial sanctuary for Harry, Ron, and Hermione after they escaped from Malfoy Manor. During this time, Bill served as a protective, knowledgeable, and calm presence, offering a haven and contributing to the strategic discussions, which Hermione would have actively participated in. Ultimately, their relationship was one of shared familial ties, common purpose in the fight against Voldemort, and quiet, underlying respect, rather than a direct personal friendship.
Harry Potter (brother figure/brother-in-law)
Hermione became friends with Harry Potter after they, as well as Ron Weasley, took down a Mountain Troll together in their first year. They tended to get along very well on a day-to-day basis, though Harry occasionally became annoyed by Hermione's nagging, while she occasionally became annoyed by his lack of discipline and conviction in his schoolwork. Their only notable row was over Hermione getting Harry's Firebolt confiscated in their third year, which she felt might be a trap. Harry and Ron reconciled with Hermione after Hagrid scolded them for their treatment of her. Harry and Hermione were quite similar in their dour, brooding tendencies in times of trouble, and often needed Ron's humor and levity to counterbalance their intense personalities.
Harry, Hermione, and Ron spent nearly all their time together during their years at Hogwarts, and shortly afterward, Hermione led Harry through time-travel, and together they rescued Sirius Black and Buckbeak; Hermione breaking the rules of using her Time-Turner, something she admitted was incredibly dangerous, demonstrated the strength of her friendship with Harry. The following year, Hermione was the only student who believed Harry when he told her he had not put his name in the Goblet of Fire, and spent much of the Triwizard Tournament teaching Harry useful spells and trying to reconcile him and Ron.
Hermione and Harry remained best friends into adulthood, and eventually became co-siblings-in-law when Hermione married Ron Weasley and Harry married Ginny Weasley. Hermione was also the aunt and godmother of Harry's three children: James Sirius, Albus Severus, and Lily Luna. They were also coworkers for many years as employees of the Ministry of Magic in law enforcement.
Romances:
Victor Krum (former crush and Yule Ball date)
Viktor Krum, a renowned professional Quidditch player and student of Durmstrang, came to Hogwarts in 1994 for the Triwizard Tournament, in which he was a Champion. He took to following Hermione into the library, watching her and trying to 'pluck up the courage' to speak to her. Eventually, he asked her to be his date to the Yule Ball, and Hermione accepted. Their arrival together caused something of a stir, given Viktor's fame and Hermione's exceptional and rather unexpected beauty.
Hermione was Viktor's 'hostage' during the Second Task of the Tournament. After he pulled her from the lake, Viktor told Hermione that he had never felt about someone the way he thought about her and invited her to visit him in Bulgaria over the summer. At some point, Ginny Weasley allegedly mentions during a confrontation with her brother Ron that he and Hermione shared a kiss during that period.[36] Whether or not Ginny was just trying to get under Ron's skin or if this actually happened is unknown. What is known is that their relationship never became serious enough for her to visit him in Bulgaria; they kept in contact through letters over the years. They met again at the wedding of Bill Weasley and Fleur Delacour in 1997, where Viktor complimented Hermione and was disappointed to learn that she had 'sort of' begun a romance with Ron Weasley.
Outside family
Friends/Allies:
Neville Longbottom (closest friend)
When the two first met at the beginning of the 1991-1992 school year, Hermione was the first to befriend Neville on the Hogwarts Express. She first showed him kindness by helping him find his toad, Trevor. During their time at school, Hermione defends Neville from bullies. By the time of their fourth year in Hogwarts, Hermione and Neville were close enough for her to notice how Neville was distressed when "Alastor Moody" tortured a spider with one of the Unforgivable curses, even yelling at the professor to stop. Neville also asked for her money to go to the Yule doll. Although she was considering it, she declined because she already had a date.
Hermione often fiercely defended Neville when others insulted him, and her friendship and support, as well as those of other D.A. members, likely contributed to Neville gradually gaining self-confidence and courage. Neville was fond of Hermione and appreciative of her kindness and all the help she had given him. It was hinted that he spoke of her frequently to his grandmother, Augusta Longbottom, who seemed to already know a good deal about Hermione when they first met at Saint Mungo's in 1995. During the Battle of Hogwarts, Neville later saves Hermione (and Ron) from Nagini.
Luna Lovegood (closest friend)
Hermione and Luna met during their fifth and fourth years, respectively.
Though Luna was quite odd in Hermione's eyes, she eventually accepted Luna despite her belief in creatures that exist without proof. After joining Dumbledore's Army, Hermione was highly of Luna and even defended her when people insulted her, especially kicking Ron for teasing Luna about Gurdyroots. She even snapped at the portrait of Phineas Nigellus Black for calling her friend an oddity.
Luna comforted Hermione when she was upset over her fight with Ron. Hermione was also one of the five portraits Luna painted — along with Harry, Ron, Ginny, and Neville — and hung from her bedroom ceiling, the word "friends" linking them in gold writing.
Albus Dumbledore (her former professor and headmaster)
Headmaster Albus Dumbledore and Hermione Granger shared a relationship rooted in deep mutual respect and intellectual appreciation. As her Headmaster, Dumbledore quickly recognized Hermione's exceptional intellect, diligent nature, and unwavering moral compass. This was most strikingly demonstrated when he entrusted her with the Time-Turner in her third year, a profound gesture of faith in her maturity and responsibility, given the immense power of the object. Hermione, in turn, held Dumbledore in immense esteem, viewing him not just as a powerful wizard but as a fount of wisdom and a vital leader in the fight against Voldemort. While their interactions were primarily within a mentor-mentee framework and not a close personal friendship like her bond with Harry and Ron, she consistently defended his character and decisions, even when others harbored doubts. Her dedication to uncovering the truth about his past alongside Harry showcased her commitment to understanding his complex legacy, reinforcing her enduring admiration despite the revelations. Ultimately, their connection was one of intellectual alliance and shared purpose, built on trust and a collective commitment to good.
Sirius Black (ally and closest friend)
Hermione first learned about Sirius Black in 1993, when he escaped Azkaban. The wizarding world at large knew of him as the wizard who murdered twelve Muggles and a wizard (Peter Pettigrew) with a single curse. Very few knew of his affiliation with the Potters, and those who did also believed that Sirius had betrayed James and Lily Potter to Voldemort by revealing their location at Godric's Hollow. During the events at Hogwarts in 1993, Hermione, along with Harry, Ron, and Lupin, discovered that, contrary to their previous beliefs, Sirius Black had never committed the murders for which he had been incarcerated, nor had he betrayed his closest friends.
The trio managed to save Sirius and Lupin from being subjected to the Dementor's Kiss at the hands of Severus Snape by firing three simultaneous Disarming Charms at him. Snape was blasted off his feet and knocked unconscious, allowing Harry, Ron, and Hermione to continue their interrogation of Sirius, who later revealed that Pettigrew had disguised himself in his rat Animagus form for twelve years to escape justice and the wrath of Voldemort's remaining Death Eaters. However, upon exiting the Whomping Willow's secret passageway together, Pettigrew shrewdly used Lupin's werewolf transformation as a distraction and escaped. Sirius was soon apprehended and locked in Filius Flitwick's office to await the Dementor's Kiss. Harry and Hermione would later use the latter's Time-Turner to rescue Sirius, who became deeply grateful to both of them.
In 1994, Hermione, Harry, and Ron visited Sirius at the cave off Hogsmeade village he was hiding, bringing him food. Here, they discussed the many mysteries that had occurred during that year, the trio learning valuable pieces of information regarding the imprisonment of Barty Crouch Jnr After the events of the Third Task, Sirius (while in his Animagus form) joined Hermione, Ron, and Molly Weasley at Harry's bedside, each indicating their affections for the latter.
Hermione and Sirius would not meet again until the summer of 1995, at the Headquarters of the Second Order of the Phoenix. Sirius was obliged to remain in 12 Grimmauld Place for his own safety (his innocence not yet recognized by the Ministry). Sirius was rather disappointed when Harry was allowed to return to Hogwarts, Hermione pointing out that he had probably been secretly wishing that Harry had been expelled from school so that they could both stay at Grimmauld Place and be 'outcasts together'. Hermione expressed an even deeper understanding of Sirius's emotions when she stated her opinion to Harry that Sirius was attempting to relive his happier school days through his godson. Harry ignored this and became slightly agitated at the suggestion that Sirius might be guilty of such a crude, selfish mentality. However, she severely disapproved of his indifferent and occasionally cruel treatment of his house-elf, Kreacher, although Kreacher initially appeared to be disgusted by her and addressed her as 'the Mudblood' (which Hermione often attributed to Kreacher being senile due to his old age).
She also thought that Sirius was attempting to live vicariously through her, Harry, and Ron when he encouraged them to form Dumbledore's Army, but the two boys became angry and snapped at her when she expressed this belief. Sirius was eventually killed by Bellatrix Lestrange in the Battle of the Department of Mysteries, much to the dismay of his friends and loved ones. Hermione was devastated by his death and often tried to provide comfort to Harry, who had been even more deeply affected by the tragedy. At the end of the Second Wizarding War, Hermione became godmother to Harry's eldest son, James Sirius, whose first and middle name was derived from James Potter and Sirius Black, respectively.
Draco Malfoy (newly ally/former bully)
In their younger years, Draco and Hermione never got along. She often got angry when he offended one of her friends, particularly Harry and Ron. He coldly called her a "Filthy mudblood", which led to some backlash from Hermione's friends, mainly Fred and George. In The Prisoner of Azkaban, Hermione slapped Draco in the face for his negative comments about her and Hagrid (in the film adaptation, Hermione punches Draco in the face because he was the reason Buckbeak was sentenced to death, and for taking pleasure in his execution. However, despite her hatred towards him, Hermione noticed Draco's health was declining during The Half-Blood Prince.ce
However, by the time of The Cursed Child, Hermione and Draco are civil towards one another and work together to save Draco's son, Scorpius, and Hermione's nephew, Albus, after they used an unauthorized time turner to travel through time. It is also revealed by Draco that he was always jealous of the deep bond Harry, Ron, and Hermione had, seeing that he never had true friendships with Crabbe and Goyle. They eventually became in-laws through the marriage between Hermione's daughter Rose and Draco's son Scorpius.
Lavender Brown (former roommate and rival)
At the start of their first year in Hogwarts, Hermione and Lavender were roommates, but they never became close or good friends.
Tension between Hermione and Lavender began once the latter started dating her best friend, Ron, in 1996, because Hermione harbored romantic feelings for Ron. Lavender later broke up with Ron when he called out for Hermione's name instead of hers after he was poisoned by brandy that Slughorn unwittingly served him. Despite the breakup between Lavender and Ron, Hermione chose to not display open affection towards Ron so Lavender's feelings would not get hurt. She also came to Lavender's rescue during the Battle of Hogwarts, blasting Fenrir Greyback away from her. Unfortunately, Lavender was mortally wounded by Greyback and was already dead by the time Hermione reached her. It can be assumed that Hermione was at least saddened by Lavender's death.
Parvati Patil (former roommate and rival)
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Hermione had a less tenacious relationship with Parvati, but they weren't close; however, Parvati was close with Lavender (Hermione's rival).
Nemesis:
Lucius Malfoy
Lucius embodied everything Hermione, a brilliant Muggle-born witch and staunch advocate for equality, stood against. He viewed her with the contempt and disdain he reserved for all Muggle-borns, seeing her as inherently inferior and a threat to his prejudiced worldview. Conversely, Hermione saw Lucius as a prime example of the bigotry and evil she fought against. Their encounters, such as the tense moments at Flourish and Blotts where Lucius insulted Hermione's friends and planted Tom Riddle's diary, or their direct opposition during the Battle of the Department of Mysteries, were always fraught with hostility.
Lord Voldemort
Hermione Granger's relationship with Voldemort was not one of direct personal interaction or acknowledgment, but rather a profound, ideological, and existential antagonism. Voldemort, as the embodiment of pure-blood supremacy and dark magic, represented everything Hermione, a Muggle-born witch, stood against. For Hermione, Voldemort was not just a distant threat but the ultimate antagonist whose very existence imperiled her life, her friends, and the fundamental values of equality, justice, and knowledge she held dear.
Conversely, while Voldemort likely never gave Hermione individual thought beyond her being another "Mudblood" ally of Harry Potter, she was, by her very nature and intelligence, one of his most effective adversaries. Her brilliance, strategic thinking, and unwavering loyalty were instrumental in the Golden Trio's quest to unravel his darkest secrets, culminating in the destruction of his Horcruxes. In essence, Hermione was Voldemort's intellectual and moral antithesis, a constant challenge to his twisted worldview, making their "relationship" a fundamental clash between good and evil, prejudice and acceptance, ignorance and enlightenment.
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